Home Assistant Customization and Automation From a Beginner
Are you into smart home automation? Are you interested in Home Assistant? I doubt you’d be reading this if you weren’t. I’m still a beginner, but I installed and was able to …
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5 Ways Centralized Logging Improves Home Network Security
Do you want to know when an unknown computer (hacker?) has connected to your network? When hardware or software on any computer on your network is failing? When there are repeated login …
6 Reasons to Use a pfSense Home Router
Are you in the market for a new router (here’s how to pick one)? If you want to have enterprise-level features, consistent upgrades, and a reliable system you should consider building or …
My First 2 Hours with Home Assistant
Home Assistant, where have you been all my life? Let me start off by saying if you are thinking about trying Home Assistant, just go ahead and get started. So far, it …
Google Home or Amazon Echo – Which Assistant is Right for You?
Editor’s Note: This article was updated in October 2018 to reflect the new Amazon Devices. Are you in the market for a smart speaker? Not sure which one to get? When it …
How I Protect My Network from IoT Device Hacking
If you have security cameras, smart speakers, smart bulbs, media streaming sticks or other Internet of Things (IoT) devices you should take some extra precautions to secure your network from hackers. As …
Why TP-Link’s EAP225 and EAP245 Access Points are Right for You
Are you having wifi problems? Do you plan to extend your wifi network using access points? When considering price, performance, and features TP-Link’s EAP225 and EAP245 access points (APs) are hard to …